The Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) is seeking a motivated and academically productive dual-trained Endovascular/Cerebrovascular Neurosurgeon to join our distinguished program. The selected candidate will have the chance to join a well-established and rapidly growing stroke and cerebrovascular practice at one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers […]
By: Beth Martin Nature is often the best model for science. For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to recreate the ability of some mammals and birds to survive extreme environmental conditions for brief or extended periods by going into torpor, when their body temperature and metabolic rate drop, allowing them to conserve energy […]
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence. WashU Medicine Neurology & Neurosurgery has been ranked among the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! Additionally, our Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery team ranked among the top 15 in the nation. We are also honored to be ranked #1 in both […]
Dr. Pennicooke and Dr. Strahle Featured Among 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors Did you spot a familiar face in the August edition of St. Louis Magazine? Our very own Dr. Pennicooke is featured in a stunning photo and highlighted for his outstanding contributions to neurosurgery. “As a neurosurgeon who focuses on complex spinal surgery, Dr. […]
Marathon Success Thanks to Skilled Care Despite suffering an injury months before the race, an 80-year-old St. Louis woman completed the 2025 Boston Marathon. Her recovery was made possible by our very own Dr. John Ogunlade. His exceptional care enabled her to return to running and achieve this incredible feat. Watch the video to learn […]
A Heartfelt Family Letter Highlights Medical Advancements Patients and their families always remember the physicians who care for them with both expertise and compassion. Watch as Dr. Kim reads a heartfelt letter from a family, emphasizing the need for continued advancements in treating these tumors. Special thanks to our generous donors for making extraordinary care […]
Three-Year Funding from the ChadTough Foundation to Accelerate DIPG and DMG Research and Potential Treatments Congratulations to Yang Li, PhD, who was recently awarded the New Investigator Grant from the ChadTough Foundation! This grant provides three years of funding to support early-career researchers focusing on Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG). […]
Technology developed at WashU Medicine locates sensitive areas to enhance precision neurosurgery By: Mark Reynolds A new AI-based technology that rapidly maps the brain to locate sensitive areas that control speech, vision, movement and other critical functions has received authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), enabling it to be marketed to hospitals with […]
Honoring Their Achievements and Future Endeavors We recently hosted our annual Chiefs Party to honor and celebrate our neurosurgery chief residents as they reach the conclusion of their residency. This event marks an important milestone as our chiefs transition from residency to the next stage of their careers. This year, we are privileged to recognize […]
Drs. Bhuvic Patel and Albert Kim Co-Direct the 2025 Anterior Skull Base Course Recently, Dr. Patel and Dr. Kim organized the annual Anterior Skull Base Course, providing medical students, residents, and fellows from Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology with the opportunity to practice comprehensive open and endoscopic techniques. We were honored to have Maria Peris Celda and […]